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Business
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FundraisingArticleOver 5 years old
Nonprofit Hospitals Buck Flat Fundraising Trend
In a year when total U.S. giving barely ticked upward, donations to nonprofit hospitals and healthcare systems in…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Restaurant Group Hails Swipe-Fee Reforms, One Year Later
Small business has gained from last year’s cap, the National Restaurant Association says, but it’s still pushing for…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Federal Investigation: Wasteful Spending at Veterans Agency Events
Nearly $762,000 was wastefully spent at employee conferences last year, according to a Department of Veterans Affairs investigation.…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Algae Biomass Organization Jokes, But Not Really
The Algae Biomass Organization, a.k.a. the algae trade association, had fun last week while defending the honor of…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Roundup: The Growing Newspaper Gap
Is there room for associations to fill in when local newspapers decline? Also: Should you promote your star?
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Agencies, Not Contractors, Will Face Brunt of Sequestration Layoffs
The Office of Management and Budget says that, if automatic cuts go through, federal agencies must deal with…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Banks Struggle With Wave of Cyberattacks
Group claiming Middle Eastern ties complicates lives of banks, the consumers they deal with, in wave of cyberattacks.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Social Media Policy Pitfalls
Federal rules protect workers, so draft your policy with care.
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Does Unemployment Affect Your Perception of Job Candidates?
A new study suggests that people who have been unemployed longer are more likely to be passed up…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Court Upholds Lobbyist Ban on Federal Advisory Boards
A federal judge rejected claims by six lobbyists who argued that the Obama administration rule denied them a…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Trends in News Consumption: Online Becoming More Popular
Online news leapfrogs newspapers and radio while print magazines decline in popularity.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Want to Keep Workers Happy? Train Them
The National Conference Center explains the value of training. Also: A new workforce development community opens.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Social Media Sales Fall Behind Search, Email
Forrester Research says that less than 1 percent of sales can be tracked to social media.
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Crowdfunding Association Makes Promotional Push
Curious about how new business models are taking to the world of associations? Check out what the still-fresh…
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Pivotal Partnerships Help an Association Get Back to Growth
After losing almost half of its members and amid major changes in the insurance industry, the National Association of Insurance…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Association Launches Certification for Internet Marketers
The Internet Marketing Association program aims to boost online marketing know-how in the fast-changing online business environment.
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LearningArticleOver 5 years old
Continuing Education: Association Testing Strategy
How one association's testing strategy pays off.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Association Agenda: Healthcare Checkup
Associations are watching how states implement new healthcare law.
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MembershipArticleOver 5 years old
Small-Scale Success Prompts Expansion of Food Truck Association
Mobile food vendors outside of DC are driving growth as owners seek unified voice on regulations.
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Business DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Realtor Associations Collaborate Across the Border
The Texas Association of Realtors is partnering with its Mexican counterpart to build better business alliances among members.
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
IRS Examining 501(c)(4) Groups’ Tax Status
The agency is evaluating whether the groups are more political than charitable.
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Associations Tap More Temp Talent
Government labor statistics show a significant rise in the number of temporary employees, and associations are playing a…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Retail Associations Say Record Credit Card Settlement Isn’t Enough
Nine retail trade groups, in a letter to Congress, argue that a $7.2 billion settlement doesn’t offset rising…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Defense Associations Struggle to Fight Potential Cuts
Facing a $54 billion automatic cut, key defense groups are facing an uphill battle in Congress.
